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06-01-21, 04:34
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Two components that I left in original condition are the battery box and the driver’s seat (other than getting new seat covers). The battery box has a patina to the original paint that I love the look of, and couldn’t bring myself to sand it off. The driver’s seat has the last 3 digits of the CFR stencilled on the back which was the only original marking I could find on the truck other than the tire pressure “40” stencilled on the inside of the passenger door. The other nice thing about the driver’s seat is when you remove the seat-back cushion the original semi-gloss OD paint is in perfect condition. A great area to get a sample from in the future. I get a bit of joy from these two pieces now that they are bolted back into an otherwise completely repainted truck.
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06-01-21, 04:45
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Nice little touches, Wayne!
Not always possible with a lot of restoration projects, but when it is possible to to do so, I think it really honours the actual history of the item being restored. David
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07-01-21, 01:03
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Good call Wayne, they're only original once!
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22-01-21, 17:34
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Thanks David, Pete and Ed for your comments.
A little more progress to show. I’ve been slowly connecting the wiring and controls. Passenger seat and hot water heater went in last night.
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22-01-21, 18:14
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Great job
Wayne, I'm devastated .... do I see dust marks on the floor of your magnificently restored vehicle!?! Time to make those insertion rubber floor mats!
 Great job, look forward to seeing it in person.  Mike
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22-01-21, 20:22
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hahaha... Yes, I take your point on the dust, Mike. I was almost tempted to make a disclaimer about it. Its just part of my reality, I guess.
I look forward to your next trek north.
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